Toilet article



Oct. 6, 1931.

TOILET ARTICLE Filed June 11, 1930 4 @IMZefl' .NVENTOR ATTORNEY H. MATCHETT 1,826,558

- holder for Patented Oct. 6, 1931 PATENT OFFICE HENRY I. KATCHETT, 0F PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

sroILE'r marrow Application filed June 11,

The present invention relates to the art of toilet articles, andmore especially to an improved case or package containing a plurality of make-up units, such as lip sticks, and

'5 other cosmetic, and one of the purposes of the invention is to provide a casing comprising inner and outer shells, a guide shell and a sliding shell, with means on the interior of the guiding shell arranged in the path of 1 means on a holder pivoted in the sliding shell for tilting the holder into an inclined position, to allow the make-up units to assume an inclined position, whereby the ma be easily grasped and detached from t e ho der.

nother purpose is to provide a caseor package of make-up units, mounted on and carriedb a tiltable holder, and so ositioned in the ho der, that the units are he d spaced, not only one row from an opposite row, but each unit of each row being sp preventing the cosmetic material on the several units from engaging or contacting, thereby preventing such cosmetic material from beingdestroyed or ruptured. For example it to contact with similar material causes the material to rupture, and if in contact long enough, the material eventually melts. Another disadvantage of the material contacting for any length of time results in the material on severalof the units to practically mess up allthe other units, therefore it is essential to keep the units properly spaced.

Another purpose is to provide an improved the various'units, made up from a single blank and constructed to cause pockets to be formed for the reception of the various units, the pockets to be formed when the holder is finally bent into shape, the pockets also being equall and properly spaced to hold the units in Still another purpose is to provide, in a case or package of cosmetic units, a holder, so constructed from a single sheet metal blank as to not only cause the pockets to be formed, but to cause ears to be formed on the ends of the holder, whereby the holder may be pivoted in the sliding shell of the package or case.

A further purpose is to provide a case or aced, thereby has been found that by allowing such material ividually spaced.

1980. Serial No. 460,484.

package of cosmetic units, such as may be -manu actured for a relatively low cost by die stamping as to permit the package to be dispensed by vending machines now in use fora reasonable price, such as will permit of suflicient profit to warrant such distribution. It is the aim in this character of distribution to install vending machines in ladies rooms of public places, ball rooms and the like, so that the package can be bought and used by each and every lady of a group, and should the remaining units of the package, should there be any, be thrown away, the loss would not amount to much.

A still further purpose is to provide a case or package of this 'kind which is relatively small an compact, and yet the holder in each package, will retain the units individually spaced.

Furthermore it is the aim to provide an improved single blank to support and hold the several units in place comprising opposed grooved-sides, with pieces struck up from the bottom of the holder to oppose the grooves in the opposite sides of the holder, to insure clamping the units in position.

It is to be understood that the particulars herein given arein no way limitative, and that while still keeping within the scope of the invention, any desired modification of details and proportions may be made in the construction of the appliance according to circumstances.

The invention comprises further features and combination of parts to be hereinafter set forth, shown in the drawings and claimed.

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. formed in ears 6-,

- shell is moved in a modified construcshell, the inner section constituting a sliding shell.

The inner sliding shell is provided with opposite fulcrums 4 for entering openings which form integral parts with the ends of a holder 7, thereby pivotally mounting the holder in the sliding shell.

The holder is constructed from a single blank of sheet metal as shown in the drawings, scored at 8, so that the blank can be folded upon itself to provide for opposite sides 9. These sides 9 are corrugated as shown at 10, the corrugations adapted to receive sticks or make-up units 11, on the free end of each of which a deposit of some suitable cosmetic, such as lip or face rouge or the like, is arrange In order to hold the sticks or units in the corrugations extensions or i overlying lips 12 are struck up from the blank,

which are adapted to fold over and contact with the sticks or units,thereby holding the sticks or units relatively rigid, and in such a manner as to permit each to be withdrawn from its holding means without any great amount of efiort, and without destroying the deposits of cosmetic material. This manner of holding the sticks or units will also retain them individually spiaced, so that the deposits will not contact wit and be injured by each other. Also struck up from the blanks are elongated lugs 13, which, when the sliding the guiding shell, contact with the abutment flange 14 struck up from the wall of the guiding shell, and thereby cause the holder to tilt on an angle, rendering the several sticks or units easily accessible. The bottom of the sliding shell has lateral lugs 15, which bear on the holder, so that in conjunction with the lugs 13 the holder is held centrally positioned, so as to prevent the deosits of cosmetic on the several sticks or units om engaging with the opposite walls of the casin i Re erring to Figures 7 and 8 there is a modified construction of a single blank disclosed, from which a different holder 16 may be constructed. This blank 17 in Figures 7 and 8 is also a die stamp job, and when stamped out, it is formed with tongues 18, which are bent around the sticks or units to hold them in position. Otherwise this blank is formed with the pivoting ears 19, and the opposite In Figure '9 there is a m 5 10a under the loops 1012, that is when the bl having with the opposite with grooves for lugs 13a. and 14a for retaining the holder prl-operly spaced, and for causing the holder to ti 1?.

When the sliding shell is moved inwardl of I the guiding shell the rear end of the sli ing shell is limited in its movement by the lugs 3a, which are struck up and formed integral with the side edges at one end of the guiding shell. odified construction of blank, from which the holder can be constructed. This blank is somewhat similar to that shown in Figure 6,that is it is corrugated as shown at 1011 and loops 10?) are struck up r'rom the blank across the corrugations 10a. The cosmetic units or sticks, to be supported by the holder are inserted in the corrugationlsI an is folded on the scored line 8 to form the holder U-shaped. The blank in Figure 9 is also provided with the lugs 15a serving the same purpose as the lugs 15 in Figures 5 an 6, while the ears 6 act as pivoting means for. the holder,

The invention having been setforth, what is claimed is: i

1. A cosmetic package, comprising a guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, a holder constructed from a, single blank pivotally supported in the sliding shell, said holder pockets for the reception of a plurality of cosmetic units, means on opposite sides of the holder for cooperating with the sliding and guiding shells for retaining the holder centrally disposed to prevent the cosmetaic material on the units from engaging walls of the package, and means for causing the angle when the sliding shell is moved for its holder to tilt on an greater portion from within the guiding shell.

2. In a cosmetic package, the combination with an outer guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, of a holder pivotally supported in the sliding shell, structed from a single blank and provided the reception of a plurality of cosmetic units, means struck up from the the blank of the holder in positions adjacent the grooves and adapted to be folded over in op osed positions to the'grooves to clam the units therein, the grooves acting to hol the units spaced to prevent the cosmetic on each of the units from engaging with each other. 3. In a cosmetic package, the combination with an outer guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, of a holder ivotally supported in the sliding shell, said older being constructed from a single blank and provided with grooves for the reception of a plurality of cosmetic units, means struck up from the blank of the holder in positions adj acent'the grooves to clamp the units therein, the grooves acting to hold the units spaced to prevent the cosmetic on each of the units from engaging with each other, means for said holder being con-t retaining the holder centrally spaced for keeping the cosmetic on the units from contacting with the opposite walls of the pack- 4. In a cosmetic package, the combination with an outer guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, of a holder pivotally supported in the sliding shell, said holder being constructed from a single blank and provided with grooves for the reception of a plurality of cosmetic units, means struck up from the blank of the holder in positions adjacent the grooves and adapted to be folded over in opposed positions to the grooves to clamp the units therein, the grooves acting to hold the units spaced to prevent the cosmetic on each of the units from engaging with each other, and means for tilting the holder into position rendering the several units easily accessible. o

5. In a cosmetic ackage, the combination I with an outer gui ing shell, and an inner sliding shell, of a holder ivotally supported in the sliding shell, sai holder being constructed from a single blank and provided the cosmetic on the units from contacting.

with the opposite walls of the package, a nd means for tilting the holder into posltion rendering the several units easily accessible.

6. In a holder for individual cosmetic units, the combination with a container comprising an outer guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, in the latter of which the holder is pivotally mounted, said holder having means for receiving and holding the individual units in separation and out of contact with each other, thereby preventing the cosy metic on certain ends of the units from engaging. holder for individual cosmetic- 7. In a units, the combination with a container-comprising an outer guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, in the latter of which the holder is pivotally mounted, said holder having means for receiving and holding the individual units in separation and out of contact with each other, thereby preventing the cos-' meticfon certain ends of the units from engaging, said holder having means for engagement with opposite walls of the container to hold the units out of contact with the walls of the container.

8. In a holder for individual cosmetic units, the combination with a container comprising an outer guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, in the latter of which the holder is pivotally mounted, said holder comprisin from engaging, the

having means for receiving and holding the individual units in separation and out of contact with each other, thereby preventing the cosmetic on certain ends of the units from engaging, the guiding shell of the container having an abutment, and means on the holder to engage with the abutment to tilt the holder to a position renderin the several units easily accessible, when the sliding shell is moved to an open position.

9. In a holder for individual cosmetic units, the combination with a container an outer guiding shell and an inner sliding shell, in the latter of which the holder is pivotally mounted, said holder having means for receiving and holding the individual units in separation and out of contact with each other, thereby preventing the cosmetic on certain ends of the units iding shell of the container having an a utment, and means on the holder to engage with the abutment to said holder having means for engagement with opposite walls of the container to hold the units out of contact with the walls of the container.

10. A holder for individual cosmetic units, said holder comprising a one iece die stamped body of U form and provided with individual pockets for receiving the units in spaced relation and out of contact with each other.

11. A holder 'for individual cosmetic units, said holder comprising a one piece die stamped body of U form and provided with individual pockets for receiving the units in spaced relation and out of contact with each other, and a container for said holder and in which the'holder is pivotally supported, said holder having means thereon to engage with the opposite walls of the container to hold the units in spaced relation to the inner surface of the container and out of contact therewith.-

12. A holder for individual cosmetic units, said holder comprising a sheet metal one piece body of U form, the opposite sides of the holder having individual separate receiving means for the units, holding the units in spaced relation and out of contact with each other.

13. A holder for individual cosmetic units, said holder comprising a one piece die stamped body of U form and provided with individual pockets for receiving the units in spaced relation and out of contact with each other, and a container for said holder and in which the holder is pivotally supported, said holder having means thereon to engage with the opposite walls of the container to hold the units in spaced relation to the inner surface of the container and out of contact therewith, said container comprising a guide shell and a sliding shell the former to receive the latter, the former having an abutment, and means ontheholder for engagingthe abutment for tilting the holder and inclining the units to a position extend- .ing out of the sliding shell rendering the units easily accessible, when the sliding shell is moved to an open position.

In testimony whereof he aflixes his signature.

HENRY I. MATOHETT. 

